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The presence of outlaw motorcycle gangs in Utah
has increased significantly in the past five
years, a veteran police officer told state
lawmakers Wednesday. The state needs to get
ahead of the curve, says Rep. Paul Ray, R-
Clearfield.

Health officials in Utah are very concerned
about what kids might be seeing on
TV. Recent studies show an explosion of
commercials for electronic
cigarettes on TV shows most likely seen
by young people.

Many farmers and residents in southern Utah
will no longer be able to use water from the
Virgin River because of ongoing drought
conditions that have greatly diminished water
levels in the river and its tributaries.

The "Cape Cod of the Midwest", Door County is a mix of Up North
nature, new hipster restaurants, and small town charm. The mild
summers attract local families but not hordes of tourists to this
delightful northeast peninsula in Wisconsin.

A man was arrested Wednesday after police say
he assaulted his girlfriend's son with a pan.
It was the third time in three weeks that Tracy
Gallardo, 43, has either been arrested or
convicted of a domestic violence-related crime.

Construction starts Friday for a new project that will take the 20
million people who fly through Utah on annual basis to new heights. A
$1.8 billion new Salt Lake City International Airport will be under
construction for the next eight to ten years.

A tight-knit community is pulling together
again after a wildfire charred close to 200
acres. It forced 10 families to leave their
homes, damaged three houses, burned other
buildings and contaminated the city's water
system.

Blanding Police Chief Lyle Bayles has resigned, citing a desire to spend
more time with family. The state agency that certifies Utah peace
officers, however, confirmed Thursday that it is actively investigating
the 28-year law enforcement veteran.

Gov. Gary Herbert announced Thursday that he has directed the Utah
Attorney General's Office to conduct a thorough review of the state's
commitments and obligations under the Common Core State
Standards.

Last week, a 78-year old woman was hiking alone in Courthouse Wash
at Arches National Park and got one leg caught up to her knee in
quicksand. She was stuck for 14 hours until rescuers found her and
pulled her out.